There are many nerve endings on the skin surface. These deal with the reception of
stimuli. Most of these are cold receptors as opposed to hot receptors. If water of a
different temperature to that of the skin is applied, it will either conduct heat to it or
absorb heat from it. These stimuli affect the sympathetic nervous system and the hormonal
system.

The greater the difference between the temperature of the skin and the water applied,
the greater will be the potential for physiological reaction. Alternating hot and cold
sitz baths are useful in improving pelvic circulation.

On the other hand, if the water is of the same temperature as the body, it has a marked
relaxing and sedative effect on the nervous system. This, so called neutral bath, has
great value in stress management and relaxation.

Hypnotherapy involving cell command therapy, hypno-healing and self-hypnosis can help
with relaxation and stress reduction and also provide positive affirmations for health,
energy and well-being.

A hypnotherapist may suggest age regression to uncover a woman's subconscious fears of
pregnancy, childbirth and motherhood, of hospitals and medical treatment, or of recreating
her own childhood or of a threat to her marriage by the arrival of a new baby.

Research at the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital in London, UK showed that hypnotherapy
can reduce stress levels and help some women to conceive. Hypnotherapy may also help to
uncover fears about labor, motherhood, hospitals, or the child as a threat to your
relationship.

You can use affirmations such as the following to improve your emotional well-being and
improve your self-esteem.